Pixapro ST-IV+ 2.4GHz Wireless Trigger User manual

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TTLWireless FlashTrigger

Instruction Manual

01 02

Contents

Foreword

Warning

Names of Parts

As a Wireless Camera Flash Trigger

As a Wireless Outdoor Flash Trigger

As a Wireless Studio Flash Trigger

As a Wireless Original Flash Trigger

As a Wireless Shutter Release Trigger

As a Flash Trigger with 2.5mm Sync

Cord Jack

Power Switch

Power Saving Mode Settings

Power Switch of AF Assist Beam

Channel Settings

Wireless ID Settings

Scanning Spare Channel Settings

Mode Settings

Locking Function

Magniﬁcation Function

Output Value Settings (Power Settings)

Flash Exposure Compensation Settings

Multi Flash Settings (Output Value,

Times and Frequency)

Modeling Lamp Settings

ZOOM Value Settings

Shutter Sync Settings

Buzz Settings

PC Socket Settings

SHOOT Function Settings

Bluetooth Settings

APP Downloading

MENU: Setting Custom

Functions

Compatible Flash Models

The Relationship of Pro AC

Wireless System and ST-IV+

Wireless System

Compatible Camera Models

Technical Data

Restore Factory Settings

Firmware Upgrade

Attentions

Caring for Flash Trigger

Body

LCD Panel

Battery Installation

Battery Level Indication

Body

Warning

Do not disassemble. Should repairs become necessa, this product must be sent

to an authorized maintenance center.

Always keep this product d. Do not use in rain or in damp conditions.

Keep out of reach of children.

Do not use the ash unit in the presence of ammable gas. In ceain

circumstance, please pay attention to the relevant warnings.

Do not leave or store the product if the ambient temperature reads over 50℃.

Turn o the ash trigger immediately in the event of malfunction.

Obsee precautions when handling batteries

- Use only batteries listed in this manual. Do not use old and new batteries or

batteries of dierent types at the same time.

- Read and follow all warnings and instructions provided by the manufacturer.

- Batteries cannot be sho-circuited or disassembled.

- Do not put batteries into a re or apply direct heat to them.

- Do not attempt to inse batteries upside down or backwards.

- Batteries are prone to leakage when fully discharged. To avoid damage to the

product, be sure to remove batteries when the product is not used for a long time

or when batteries run out of charge.

- Should liquid from the batteries come into contact with skin or clothing, rinse

immediately with fresh water.

Foreword

Thank you for purchasing this ST-IV+ S wireless flash trigger.

This wireless flash trigger applies for using Sony camera to control PiXAPRO flash,

controls the flashes with built-in PiXAPRO wireless system e.g. camera flashes, outdoor

flashes, and studio flashes. It can also control Sony flashes when collocating with ST-III S.

Featuring multi-channel triggering, stable signal transmission and quick response, this

flash trigger benefits photographers for flexible light distribution and various shooting

demands, which is suitable for hotshoe-mounted Sony cameras and cameras with PC

synchronous socket. The flash trigger supports TTL flash and high-speed flash

synchronization, and the maximum flash synchronization speed is up to 1 / 8000s.

*：1/8000s is achievable when the camera has a max camera shutter speed of 1/8000s.

-- Green:

Focus (Camera)

-- Red:

Trigger (Flash)+ Shutter (Camera)

Group Button 1

Group Button 2

Group Button 3

Group Button 4

Group Button 5

Function Button 2 Function Button 3

LCD Panel

Function Button 4

Function Button 1

<MODE.LOCK> Button

TEST/Shutter Button

Select Dial

MENU Button

Magniﬁcation Button

SET Button

Status Indicator Lamp

Names of Parts

Hot Shoe Camera

Connection

AF Assist Beam Switch

--ON (AF Assist Beam outputs)

--OFF(AF Assist Beam do

not output)

Power Switch

--ON (Power On)

--OFF (Power Off)

2.5mm Sync

Cord Jack

Type-C USB Port

Battery Compartment

Assist Lamp

E--

ALL ZOOMSYNC

CH30 ID

03 04

LCD Panel 1. Channel (32)

2. ID (99)

3. Camera Connection

4. Group Mode

5. Beeper

6. Modeling Lamp Master Control

7. Battery Level Indication

8. Group’s Modeling Lamp

9. Group

10. Icons of Function Button

11. Output Power Level

12. HSS Delay

13. High Speed Sync

Single Group Display

Multi Groups’ ZOOM DisplayMenu Display

CH30

E--

10 10%

10%

ALL ZOOM

SYNC

Battery Installation

Slide the battery compartment lid of the flash

trigger and insert two AA batteries (optional)

separately.

Battery Level Indication

Check the battery level indication on the LCD panel

to see the remaining battery level during the usage.

Turn off the camera and mount the transmitter

on camera hotshoe. Then, power on the flash

trigger and the camera.

Short press the < MENU > Button to enter the

C.Fn. menu to set channel and group. Short

press the < MODE.LOCK > Button to set mode,

turn the Select Dial to set the level parameters.

Battery Level Indication

3 grids

2 grids

1 grid

Blank grid

Blinking

Power Status

Full

Middle

Low

Low power , please replace it.

2.5V The battery level is going to be used out

immediately (please replace new batteries, as low

power leads to no flash or flash missing in case of

long distance).

Turn on the camera flash V1, press the wireless setting button and the < >icon

and <RX> icon will be displayed on the LCD panel. Short press the < MENU >

Button to enter the C.Fn. menu, press the <CH> button to set the same channel to

the flash trigger, and press the <Gr> button to set the same group to the flash

trigger.

Note: please refer to the relevant instruction manual when setting the camera flashes of other models.

Press the camera shutter to trigger and the status lamp of the flash trigger turns

red synchronously.

The battery indication only refers to AA alkaline batteries. As the voltage of Ni-MH battery tends to

be low, please do not refer to this chart.

As a Wireless Camera Flash Trigger

Take GIO1 series camera flash as an example:

05 06

Multi Groups Display

GR ZOOMSYNC

Zoom 24mm

CH30 ID

E--

ALL ZOOM

CH30 ID

Zoom 24

CH30 ID

V 0.81/2

DELAY STEP

TCM

SHOOT

SYNC

TTL

CH 21 A

When the modeling lamp

icon is displayed, the

modeling lamp master

control is turned on.

Turn off the camera and mount the transmitter on camera hotshoe. Then, power on

the flash trigger and the camera.

Short press the < MENU > button to enter the C. Fn Menu to set channel and group.

Short press <MODE.LOCK> button to set flash trigger mode, turn the select dial to set

flash trigger level.

Attach the original flash to the ST-III S receiver. Press the <CH> button on the receiver to

set the same channel to the flash trigger, and press the <Gr> button to set the same

group to the flash trigger

Note: please refer to the relevant instruction manual when setting the original camera flashes.

Press the camera shutter to trigger. And the status lamp of the camera flash and the

flash trigger both turn red synchronously.

Note: Sony original speedlights shall be set to TTL mode regardless of XPROIIS'S mode.

Turn off the camera and mount the transmitter

on camera hotshoe. Then, power on the flash

trigger and the camera.

Short press the < MENU > button to enter the

C.Fn Menu to set channel and group. Short press

<MODE.LOCK> button to set flash trigger mode,

turn the select dial to set flash trigger level.

Power on the outdoor flash and press the wireless setting button and the < > icon

will be displayed on the LCD panel. Long press the <GR/CH> button to set the same

channel to the flash trigger, and short press the < GR/CH> button to set the same

group to the flash trigger.

Note: please refer to the relevant instruction manual when setting the outdoor flashes of other models.

Press the camera shutter to trigger and the status lamp of the flash trigger turns red

synchronously.

As a Wireless Outdoor Flash Trigger

Take CITI600Pro as an example:

As a Wireless Original Flash Trigger

Turn off the camera and mount the transmitter

on camera hotshoe. Then, power on the flash

trigger and the camera.

Short press the < MENU > Button to enter the

C.Fn. menu to set channel and group. Short

press the < MODE.LOCK > Button to set mode,

turn the Select Dial to set the level parameters.

Power Status

Full

Middle

Low

Low power , please replace it.

2.5V The battery level is going to be used out

immediately (please replace new batteries, as low

power leads to no flash or flash missing in case of

long distance).

Turn on the camera flash GIO1, press the wireless setting button and the <

>icon and <RX> icon will be displayed on the LCD panel. Short press the < MENU >

Button to enter the C.Fn. menu, press the <CH> button to set the same channel to

the flash trigger, and press the <Gr> button to set the same group to the flash

trigger.

Note: please refer to the relevant instruction manual when setting the camera flashes of other models.

Press the camera shutter to trigger and the status lamp of the flash trigger turns

red synchronously.

Turn off the camera and mount the transmitter on

camera hotshoe. Then, power on the flash trigger

and the camera.

Short press the < MENU > button to enter the C. Fn Menu to set channel and

group. Short press <MODE.LOCK> button to set flash trigger mode, turn the

select dial to set flash trigger level.

Connect the studio flash to power source and power it on. Long press the

MODE/Wireless button to make the wireless icon displayed on the panel and

enter 2.4G wireless mode. Long press the <GR/CH> button to set the same

channel to the flash trigger, and short press the < GR/CH > button to set the

same group to the flash trigger

Note: please refer to the relevant instruction manual when setting the studio flashes of other models.

Press the camera shutter to trigger. And the status lamp of the camera flash and

the flash trigger both turn red synchronously.

Note: As the studio flash’s minimum output value is 1/32, the output value of the flash trigger should

be set to or over 1/32. As the studio flash do not have TTL and stroboscopic functions, the flash

trigger should be set to M mode in triggering.

As a Wireless Studio Flash Trigger

Take STORMIII as an example:

Take HVL-F45RM as an example:

07 08

Power Switch of AF Assist Beam

Push the AF Assist Beam Switch up to ON, and the AF lighting is allowed output.

When the camera cannot focus, the AF assist beam will turn on; when the camera can

focus, the AF assist beam will turn off.

When using a mirrorless camera, AF in the menu settings should be set as "MILC".

When using a DSLR camera, AF in the menu settings should be set as "DSLR".

Channel Settings

Short press the < MENU > Button to enter the C. Fn menu.

Turn the Select Dial to <>and press the <SET > Button

to the setting page to select <CH> and press <SET> button

to enter<CH> settings. Turn Select Dial to select 1-32

channels, then short press <SET> button to exit from <CH>

settings.

Notes: please set the transmitter and the receiver to the same

channel before usage.

Power Saving Mode Settings

The system will automatically enter standby mode after 60sec/30min/60min of idle

use. And the displays on the LCD panel will disappear.

Note: Dormancy time is adjustable in MENU-STBY.

Press any button to wake up.

Note: If you don't want to set the power saving mode, press < MENU > Button to enter the C. Fn Menu

and set STBY to OFF.

Power Switch

Slide the Power Switch to ON, and the device is on, while slide to OFF, the device is

off.

Note: In order to avoid power consumption, turn off the transmitter when not in use.

As a Wireless Shutter Release Trigger

Operation method:

09 10

1/2

ID 20

SCAN

DIST

Turn off the flash trigger. Take a sync cable and insert one end into the camera’s shutter

socket and the other end to the shutter release port of ST-III S Receiver to connect.

Power on the camera and the receiver.

Short press the < MENU > button to enter the C. Fn Menu to set channel and group.

Short press <MODE.LOCK> button to set flash trigger mode, turn the select dial to set

flash trigger level.

Press the receiver’s <CH> button to set the same channel to the flash trigger, and

press the <Gr> button to set the same group to the flash trigger.

Press the shutter normally and the flashes will be controlled by sync cord jack’s signal.

Note: ST-III S Receiver is sold separately.

As a Flash Trigger with 2.5mm Sync Cord Jack

Operation method:

Turn off the camera. Take a camera remote cable and insert one end into the camera’s

shutter socket and the other end to the shutter release port of ST-III S Receiver to

connect. Power on the camera and the receiver.

Short press the < MENU > button to enter the C. Fn Menu to set channel and group.

Short press <MODE.LOCK> button to set flash trigger mode, turn the select dial to set

flash trigger level.

Press the receiver’s <CH> button to set the same channel to the flash trigger, and

press the <Gr> button to set the same group to the flash trigger.

Short press the < MENU > button to enter the C. Fn Menu to set the < > to S HUTTER.

Half press the < > button to focus and full press the < > button to shoot, the

status lamp will turn to red.

Note: ST-III S Receiver is sold separately.

Short press the < MENU > Button to enter the C. Fn menu.

Turn the Select Dial to select<> and press the < SET >

Button to the setting page, turn Select Dial to <ID> and

short press <SET> Button to enter ID settings. Turn Select

Dial to select OFF/1-99, and then short press <SET> to exit

form <ID> settings.

Wireless ID Settings

In addition to changing the wireless transmission channel to avoid interference, we can

also change the wireless ID to avoid interference. The wireless ID and channel of lead

control unit and follow control unit must be consistent before triggering.

Scanning Spare Channel Settings

Mode Settings

Locking Function

Scanning spare channel function is useful to avoid

interference from others’ using the same channel.

Short press the < MENU > button to enter the Menu,

turn the select dial to choose < >, short press the

SET button to enter the wireless setting, then turn the

select dial to choose SCAN option. Short press the

SET button to enter the SCAN setting interface, turn

the select dial to choose START, then short press the

SET button to scan from 5% to 100%, and 8 groups of

spare channels will displayed.

Short press the group button to choose group, then short press

<MODE.LOCK> button, the mode of the chosen group will change.

When displaying multiple groups, short press the

<MODE.LOCK > button to switch the multi-group

mode to MULTI mode. Press the group selection

When displaying multiple groups, press the group

selection button to choose a group, short press

<MODE.LOCK > button to select among A, B, C, D,

and E. Group A, B, C is switchable among TTL/M/--,

while group D and E is switchable between M/--.

Note: TTL means auto flash, M means manual flash, -- means off.

When displaying single group, short press

<MODE.LOCK > button, and the mode of group A, B,

C is switchable by the order of TTL/M/OFF, while

group D and E is switchable between M/OFF.

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TTL 0.0

CH30 ID

LOCKED

Set the groups to ﬁve groups (A-E) and

( ) is ( ON ):

Set the groups to 16 groups (0-F):

When displaying multiple groups or single group, there

is only manual mode M.

Long press the <MODE.LOCK > button for 2 seconds

until “LOCKED” is displayed on the bottom of the LCD

panel, which means the screen is locked and no

parameters can be set. Long press the <MODE.LOCK >

button again to unlock.

11 12

1/2

SCAN

DIST

OFF

1/2

20 19 21 07

06 23 22 10

DIST

SCAN

button to choose a group, short press <MODE.LOCK > button can set the MULTI

mode to ON or OFF (--). Short press the group button to cancel the selection,

then short press <MODE.LOCK > button can exit MULTI mode.

E--

ALL ZOOM

CH30 ID

SYNC

OFF

GR ZOOM

CH10 ID

Zoom

SYNC

E--

3.0

35 Times

10 Hz

TIMES ZOOM

MULTI

CH30 ID

E--

ALL SYNC

CH30 ID

Note: TTL means auto flash, M means manual flash, OFF means off.

Switch between multi-group and one-group mode:

choose a group in multi-group mode and press the

< > button to magnify it to one-group mode.

Then, press the < > button to back to

multi-group.

Press the group button to choose the group, turn the

select dial, and the power output value will change

from Min. to 1/1 or from Min. to 10 in 0.1 or 1/3 stop

increments. Then, press <SET> Button to exit from

this setting.

Press Function Button 1 (<ALL> button) to choose all

groups’ power output value, turn the select dial, and

all groups’ power output value will change from Min to

1/1 or from Min. to 10 in 0.1 or 1/3 stop increments.

Press Function Button 1 (<ALL> button) again to

conﬁrm the setting.

Turn the select dial and the group’s power output

value will change from Min to 1/1 or from Min. to

10 in 0.1 or 1/3 stop increments.

Note: M means manual flash mode.

Note: Min. refers to the minimum value that can be set in M or

Multi mode. The minimum value can be set to 1/128 0.3, 1/256 0.3,

1/512 0.3, 1/128 0.1, 1/256 0.1, 1/512 0.1, 3.0 0.1, 2. 00.1 and

1.0 (0.1) according to MENU-STEP. For most of camera flashes,

the minimum output value is 1/128 or 1/128(0.1) and cannot be set

to 1/256 or 1/256 (0.1). However, the value can change to 1/256 or

1/256(0.1) when using in combination with PiXAPRO strong power

flashes e.g. AD600Pro, etc.

Press the group button to choose the group, turn the

select dial, and the FEC value will change from -3 to

~3 in 0.3 stop increments. Press the <SET> button to

conﬁrm the setting.

Press Function Button 1 (<ALL> button) to choose all

groups’ FEC value, turn the select dial, and all groups’

FEC value will change from -3 to 3 in 0.3 stop

increments. Press Function Button 1 (<ALL> button)

again to conﬁrm the setting.

In the multi flash (TTL and M icon are not displayed).

The three lines are separately displayed as power output value (Min. ~ 1/4 or

Min. ~ 8.0), Times (flash times) and Hz (flash frequency).

Turn the Select Dial to change the power output value from Min. to 1/4 or from

Min. to 8.0 in integer stops.

Short press the Function Button 1 (TIMES button) can change flash times. Turn

the select dial to change the setting value (1-100).

Short press the Function Button 2 (HZ button) can change flash frequency. Turn

Magniﬁcation Function

Output Value Settings (Power Settings)

Flash Exposure Compensation Settings

1/16 +0.7

+0.3

1/128

ALL ZOOM

CH30

SYNC

E--

TTL +0.7 PROP

100%

47%

50%

TTL +0.7

ALL ZOOMSYNC

CH30

TTL

+0.7

Zoom AUTO

PROP

GR ZOOMSYNC

CH30

Multi-group displays in the TTL mode

Turn the select dial and the group’s power output

value will change from -3 to 3 in 0.3 stop increments.

Note: TTL mode is auto flash mode, FEC is flash exposure

compensation.

Multi Flash Settings (Output Value,

Times and Frequency)

Conditions for setting the multi flash parameters: 5

(A-E) should be selected in the WIRELESS-GROUPS,

and multi flash should be turned on.

When displaying multiple groups, short press the

<MODE.LOCK> button to enter multi flash setting

interface.

One-group displays in the TTL mode

Multi-group displays in the M mode

One-group displays in the M mode

E--

1/256

3 Times

7Hz

TIMES ZOOM

MULTI

CH30 ID

3.0

Zoom 24 mm

GR ZOOM

CH10 ID

SYNC

the select dial to change the setting value (1-199).

Until any value or three values are set, short press the <MODE.LOCK> button to

exit the setting status.

13 14

OFF

24mm

Zoom

GR ZOOM

SYNC

CH10

In the multi flash (TTL and M icon are not displayed).

The three lines are separately displayed as power output value (Min. ~ 1/4 or

Min. ~ 8.0), Times (flash times) and Hz (flash frequency).

Turn the Select Dial to change the power output value from Min. to 1/4 or from

Min. to 8.0 in integer stops.

Short press the Function Button 1 (TIMES button) can change flash times. Turn

the select dial to change the setting value (1-100).

Short press the Function Button 2 (HZ button) can change flash frequency. Turn

Modeling Lamp Settings

PC JACK

OUT

Note: Min. refers to the minimum value that can be set in M or Multi mode. The minimum value can

be set to 1/128 0.3, 1/256 0.3, 1/512 0.3, 1/128 0.1, 1/256 0.1, 1/512 0.1, 3.0 0.1 , 2.0 0.1 and 1.0

(0.1) according to MENU-STEP.

When the modeling lamp icon is

displayed, the modeling lamp

master control is turned on.

Note: As flash times are restricted by flash output value and flash frequency, the flash times cannot

surpass the upper value that permitted by the system. The times that transported to the receiver end

are real flash time, which is also related to the camera’s shutter setting.

When displaying multiple groups, press the Function

Button 4 button to control the ON/OFF of the modeling

lamp.

Press the group button to choose the group when

displaying multiple groups and the modeling lamp

master control is turned on, press the Function Button

4 button to control the status of the modeling lamp:

OFF (--), Percentage value (10%-100%) or PROP (auto

mode, changes with the flash brightness).

Buzz Settings

Press the < MENU > Button to enter the C. Fn menu, turn

the Select Dial to <>, press the < SET > Button to

enter and turn the Select Dial to select ON/OFF turned

on or off. Then press the < MENU > Button return to the

main menu.

When choosing ON, the beeper is turned on.

When choosing OFF, the beeper is turned off.

PC Socket Settings

Press the <MENU> button to enter C.Fn menu, turn the

select dial to <PC>, and press the <SET> button to enter

PC socket setting to choose IN or OUT. Press the

<MENU> button again to back to the main menu.

When choosing IN, it will enable ST-IV+ S to trigger flash.

When choosing OUT, it will send trigger signals to trigger

other flash.

High-speed sync: press the <SYNC> button and

is displayed on the LCD panel. Press the

MENU or shortcut Fn on Sony camera to enter

Flash Mode and choose Fill-flash . Then, set

the camera shutter.

Second-curtain sync: press the MENU or

shortcut Fn on Sony camera to enter Flash Mode

and choose REAR flash . Then, set the

camera shutter.

ZOOM Value Settings

Short press the Function Button 3 and the ZOOM value will

be displayed on the LCD panel. Choose the group and turn

the select dial, and the ZOOM value will change from

AUTO/24 to 200. Choose the desired value and long press

the Function Button 3 again to back to the main menu.

Note: Set the WIRELESS-GROUPS to 16 groups (0-F), the zoom value is unadjustable in both

multi-group displays and one-group displays.

Note: The models that can use one-group to ON/OFF the modeling lamp are as follows: GSII, SKII, SKIIV, QSII,

QDII, DEII, DPII series, DPIII series, etc. The outdoor flash AD200 and AD600 can use this function after

upgrade. The new arrivals with modeling lamps can also use this function.

When the modeling lamp is in the percentage value status, long press the Function Button

4 to enter the modeling lamp brightness value setting interface, and turn the select dial to

select the desired modeling lamp percentage value.

When displaying a single group, it is the same as the above-mentioned multiple groups

display operation.

2. B

E--

TTL 0.0

0.0

PROP

100%

47%

50%

TTL

GR ZOOM

CH30

the select dial to change the setting value (1-199).

Until any value or three values are set, short press the <MODE.LOCK> button to

exit the setting status.

15 16

Zoom 200

CH30

Shutter Sync Settings

REAR

CH21

ALL SYNC ZOOM

OFF

Wireless

Icons Functions Setting Icons Settings and Descriptions

Bluetooth

SCAN

DIST

GROUPS

BLUE.T

RESET

OFF off

1-99 optional from 01-99

OFF: off

START: Start scanning spare

channel

1-100m:1-100m triggering

0-30m:0-30m triggering

5(A-E) 5 groups

16 0-F):16 groups

0FF: off

ON: on

CANCEL: cancel

RESET: Bluetooth reset

32：1-32

L-858

SHOOT

SHOOT Function Settings

Press the < MENU > Button to enter the C.Fn menu

and turn the Select Dial to select <SHOOT>, then

short press the <SET> button and turn Select Dial to

select One-shoot/Multi-shoots/L-858, after that

press <MENU> Button return to the main menu.

Bluetooth Settings

MENU: Setting Custom Functions

Check Bluetooth MAC code: Short press the MENU

button to enter the C.Fn menu, turn the select dial to

select < >, then short press the SET button to enter

the Bluetooth setting interface, and the Bluetooth MAC

code is displayed in the bottom right corner.

Bluetooth Reset: Short press the MENU button to enter

the C.Fn menu, turn the select dial to select < >, then

short press the SET button to enter the Bluetooth setting

interface, turn select dial to choose “RESET”and short

press the SET button to reset the Bluetooth as you wish.

It will automatically return to the previous setting

interface after the reset is completed.

The following table lists the available and unavailable custom functions of this flash:

APP Downloading

Scan the following QR code to download “GODOX Flash” APP. (available for

both Android and iOS systems)

Note: the APP can be used directly on the ﬁrstly installed device

(smartphone or tablet). When changing to other mobile device,

the light shall be reset before the normal usage of APP.

The Bluetooth initial password is 000000.

For more smartphone APP operations, please open

the "help" in the APP to gain detailed guidance.

One-shoot: When shooting, choose one-shoot. In the M and Multi mode, the lead

unit only sends triggering signals to the follow unit, which is suitable for one person

photography for the advantage of power saving.

Multi-shoots: When shooting, choose multi-shoots, and the lead unit will send

parameters and triggering signals to the follow unit, which is suitable for multi

person photography. However, this function consumes power quickly.

L-858: The flash parameters can be adjusted directly on Sekonic L-858 Light Meter

when collocating with it , and the transmitter only transmits SYNC signal.

17 18

OFF

GDBA-76C7

RESET

BLUE.T

Icons Functions

Multi flash

Setting Icons Settings and Descriptions Icons Functions Setting Icons Settings and Descriptions

Turn on multi flash

Turn off multi flash

Turn off HSS delay

0.1ms-9.9ms HSS delay range

The minimum output is 1/128

(change in 1/3 step)

Only send triggering signals in

the M & Multi mode when

camera is shooting.

Send parameters and triggering signal when

camera is shooting(suitable for multi person

photography). Do not use full-shoot function

when collocating with ST-III S Receiver.

The flash parameters can be adjusted

directly on Sekonic L-858 Light Meter

when collocating with it, and the

transmitter only transmits SYNC signal.

turn off TCM transform function

Li-ion580III series

CITI100PRO

PIKA200, 200Pro

CITI300Pro

CITI400Pro

CITI600,600Pro

CITI1200Pro

Transform the TTL

shooting value into the

output value in the M

mode. The main light

mode shall prevail in

mixed use. Short press

the <MODE.LOCK>

button can realize TCM

transform when this

function is switched

on.

turn off legacy hot shoe

turn on legacy hot shoe, TTL flash

is unavailable

The minimum output is 1/256

(change in 1/3 step)

The minimum output is 1/512

(change in 1/3 step)

The minimum output is 1/128

(change in 0.1 step)

The minimum output is 1/256

(change in 0.1 step)

The minimum output is 1/512

(change in 0.1 step)

The minimum output is 3.0

(change in 0.1 step)

The minimum output is 2.0

(change in 0.1 step)

The minimum output is 1.0

(change in 0.1 step)

HSS delay

Power

output value

OFF

0.1ms-9.9ms

1/128 0.3

1/256 0.3

1/512 0.3

1/128 0.1

1/256 0.1

1/512 0.1

3.0 （0.1）

2.0 （0.1）

1.0 （0.1）

OFF

One-shoot

Full-shoot

Connect to

L-8 5 8 L-8 58

TCM

transform

function

Legacy

hot shoe

SHOOT

TCM

100j

200j

300j

360j400j

600j

1200j

OFF

DELAY

STEP

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Icons Functions Setting Icons Settings and Descriptions Icons Functions Setting Icons Settings and Descriptions

Trigger testing

Shutter testing

In port, enable ST-IV+ S to

trigger flash.

Out port, send trigger signals

to trigger other flash.

When using a mirrorless camera, the

AF assist beam will automatically

lighten on only in MILC (AF Assist Beam

is switched on).

When using a DSLR camera, the AF

assist beam will automatically lighten

on only in DSLR (AF Assist Beam is

switched on).

SAVE 1-5

Import 1-5

Clear data from menu

turn off Beeper

turn on Beeper

Enter sleep mode after 60

seconds of idle use.

Enter sleep mode after 30

minutes of idle use.

Enter sleep mode after 60

minutes of idle use.

The contrast ration can be

set as integral number from

-3 to +3.

LCD panel and buttons

backlight off in 12 seconds.

LCD panel and buttons

backlight always off.

LCD panel and buttons

backlight always lighting.

turn off sleep mode.

Compatible Flash Models

OFF

12sec

PC socket

AF Assist

Beam

Beeper

Sleep

Backlighting

TRIGGER

SHUTTER

TEST

button

OUT

MILC

DSLR

OFF

60 sec

30 min

60 min

Transmitter

ST-IV+ S

---

ST-III S

Pro AC

2.4GHz

Receiver Flash models Note

CITI300Pro, CITI100Pro, CITI600, PIKA200,

PIKA200pro, GIO1 series, Li-ion580III series,

Li-ion580II series, Li-ion350S, STORMIII

series, SK300IIV, SK400IIV, MS300V, DPII

series, DPIII series

F42AM/HVL-45RM/HVL-F60M/

HVL-F43M/HVL-F32M/F58AM

Hybrid360/RIKO400

Storm series/Lumi Series, Kino Series

Li-ion580N Li-ion580C Li-ion580M

1. As there are so many

camera flashes in the market

which are compatible with

Sony speedlites, we do not

test one by one.

2. Do not use full-shoot

function <>.

The flashes with PiXAPRO

wireless USB port.

Can only be triggered.

Note: The range of support functions: the functions that are both owned by ST-IV+ S and flash.

LOAD

-3-+3

SAVE

LCD

contrast

ratio

Preset

Clear

function

CLEAR

USER

CANCEL CANCEL

Note: Short press the < > function button 4 to return to the previous setting.

CLEAR

LIGHT

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ST-I

Receiver

The Relationship of Pro AC Wireless System and

ST-IV+ Wireless System

Technical Data

Compatible Camera Models

This flash trigger can be used on the following Sony series camera models

1. This table only lists the tested camera models, not all Sony series cameras.

For the compatibility of other camera models, a self-test is recommended.

2. Rights to modify this table are retained.

Model

Compatible cameras

Power supply

Flash Exposure Control

TTL autoflash

Manual flash

Stroboscopic flash

Functions

High-speed sync

Second- curtain sync

Flash exposure

compensation

Flash exposure lock

Focus assist

Modeling lamp flash

Beeper

Wireless Shutter

ST-IV+ S

Sony cameras (TTL autoflash)

Support for the cameras that have PC sync socket

2*AA batteries

Yes

±3EV(exposure value）,

adjustable in 1/3 EV increment

Yes

Control the modeling lamp flash by flash trigger

Control the Beeper by flash trigger

The receiver end can control the camera

shooting through the 2.5mm sync cord jack

ZOOM setting

TCM function

Firmware upgrade

Memory function

Display

Adjust the ZOOM value by the transmitter from AUTO

or24 to 200

Transform the TTL shooting value into the output value

in the M mode

Upgrade through the Type-C USB port

Settings will be stored 2 seconds after last operation

and recover after a restart

Large LCD panel, backlighting ON or OFF

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a77 II

a77

a99

ILCE-6000L

A7R

A7RIII

a350

DSC-RX10

A7IV

A7C

A7M4

(Code Switch)

Pro AC

(Display Screen)

(Code Switch)

(Display Screen)

ST-IV+

Restore Factory Settings

Synchronously press the two function buttons in the middle for 2 seconds, the

“RESET” is displayed on the LCD panel with CANCEL and OK options, choose OK

and short press SET button, it will automatically return to the main interface after

the restore factory settings are ﬁnished.

Firmware Upgrade

This flash trigger supports ﬁrmware upgrade through the Type-C USB port. Update

information will be released on our ofﬁcial website.

Speciﬁcations and data may subject to changes without notice.

Attentions

The Reason & Solution of Not Triggering in

PiXAPRO 2.4GHz Wireless

Unable to trigger flash or camera shutter. Make sure batteries are installed correctly

and Power Switch is turned on.

Check if the transmitter and the receiver are set to the same channel, if the hotshoe

mount or connection cable is well connected, or if the flash triggers are set to the

correct mode.

Camera shoots but does not focus. Check if the focus mode of the camera or lens is

set to MF. If so, set it to AF.

Signal disturbance or shooting interference. Change a different channel on the device.

Disturbed by the 2.4GHz signal in outer environment (e.g. wireless base station,

2.4G wiﬁ router, Bluetooth, etc.)

→ To adjust the channel CH setting on the flash trigger (add 10+ channels) and

use the channel which is not disturbed. Or turn off the other 2.4G equipment in

working.

Please make sure that whether the flash has ﬁnished its recycle or caught up

with the continuous shooting speed or not(the flash ready indicator is lighten)

and the flash is not under the state of over-heat protection or other abnormal

situation.

Wireless Flash

Transmission range (approx.)

Built-in wireless

Modulation mode

Channel

Wireless ID

Group

Other

0-10 0m

2.4GHz

MSK

OFF, 01~99

5 groups or 16 groups (selectable in the menu)

95mm*62mm*49mm

93g

Dimension

Net Weight

→ Please downgrade the flash power output. If the flash is in TTL mode, please try

to change it to M mode(a preflash is needed in TTL mode).

Whether the distance between the flash trigger and the flash is too close or not

(<0.5m).

→ Please turn on the “close distance wireless mode” on the flash trigger.

→ Please set the MENU- -DIST to 0-30m.

Whether the flash trigger and the receiver end equipment are in the low battery

states or not

→ Please replace the battery(the flash trigger is recommended to use 1.5V

disposable alkaline battery).

Note: USB connection line is not included in this product. As the USB port is a

Type-C USB socket, please use Type-C USB connection line.

As the ﬁrmware upgrade needs the support of PiXAPRO G3 software, please

download and install the "PiXAPRO G3 ﬁrmware upgrade software" before

upgrading. Then, choose the related ﬁrmware ﬁle.

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Caring for Flash Trigger

Avoid sudden drops. The device may fail to work after strong shocks, impacts, or

excess stress.

Keep dry. The product isn’t water-proof. Malfunction, rust, and corrosion may occur

and go beyond repair if soaked in water or exposed to high humidity.

Avoid sudden temperature changes. Condensation happens if sudden temperature

changes such as the circumstance when taking the transceiver out of a building with

higher temperature to outside in winter. Please put the transceiver in a handbag or

plastic bag beforehand.

Keep away from strong magnetic ﬁeld. The strong static or magnetic ﬁeld produced

by devices such as radio transmitters leads to malfunction.

Warning

frequency(2.4G/BT): 2412.99MHz-2464.49MHz/2402MHz- 2480MHz Maximum

EIRP Power: 2.55dBm/1.11dBm

Declaration of Conformity

PiXAPRO Photo Equipment Co.Ltd. hereby declares that this equipment are in

compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of

Directive2014/53/EU.

ln accordance with Article 10(2) and Article 10(10), this product is allowed to be

used in all EU member states.

IC Warning

This device complies with Industry Canada’s licence-exempt RSSs. Operation is

subject to the following two conditions:

(1) This device may not cause interference; and

(2) This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause

undesired operation of the device.

The device has been evaluated to meet general RF exposure requirement.

The device can be used in portable exposure condition without restriction.

FCC Statement

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the

following two conditions:

(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and

(2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that

may cause undesired operation.

Any Changes or modiﬁcations not expressly approved by the party responsible for

compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.

Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a

Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are

designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a

residential installation. This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio

frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions,

may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no

guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this

equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which

can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to

try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

-Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

-Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

-Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the

receiver is connected.

-Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

The device has been evaluated to meet general RF exposure requirement.

The device can be used in portable exposure condition without restriction.

Cet appareil est conforme aux CNR exemptes de licence d'Industrie Canada . Son

fonctionnement est soumis aux deux conditions suivantes .

( 1 ) Ce dispositif ne peut causer d'interférences ; et

( 2 ) Ce dispositif doit accepter toute interférence , y compris les interférences qui

peuvent causer un mauvais fonctionnement de l'appareil.

Le dispositif a été conçu pour répondre à la demande générale de radioexposition.

Dear customers, as this warranty card is an important certiﬁcate to apply for our

maintenance service, please ﬁll in the following form in coordination with the seller and

safe-keep it. Thank you!

Warranty

Product

Information

Customer

Information

Seller

Information

Note

Model

Name

Address

Name

Contact Number

Address

Date of Sale

Product Code Number

Contact Number

Note: This form shall be sealed by the seller.

Applicable Products

The document applies to the products listed on the Product Maintenance lnformation (see

below for further information). Other products or accessories (e.g. promotional

items,giveaways and additional accessories attached,etc.) are not included in this warranty

scope.

Warranty Period

The warranty period of products and accessories is implemented according to the relevant

Product Maintenance Information. The warranty period is calculated from the day

(purchase date) when the product is bought for the ﬁrst time,And the purchase date is

considered as the date registered on the warranty card when buying the product.

How to Get the Maintenance Service

If maintenance service is needed, you can directly contact the product distributor or authorized

service institutions. You can also contact the PiXAPRO after-sale service call and we will offer

you service. When applying for maintenance service, you should provide valid warranty card. If

you cannot provide valid warranty card, we may offer you maintenance service once conﬁrmed

that the product or accessory is involved in the maintenance scope, but that shall not be

considered as our obligation.

Inapplicable Cases

The guarantee and service offered by this document are not applicable in the following cases:

① The product or accessory has expired its warranty period; ② Breakage or damage

caused by inappropriate usage, maintenance or preservation, such as improper packing,

improper usage, improper plugging in/out external equipment, falling off or squeezing by

external force, contacting or exposing to the improper temperature, solvent, acid, base,

flooding and damp environments, etc; ③ Breakage or damage caused by non-authorized

institution or staff in the process of installation, maintenance, alternation, addition and

detachment; ④ The original identifying information of product or accessory is modiﬁed,

alternated, or removed; ⑤ No valid warranty card; ⑥ Breakage or damage caused by using

illegally authorized, nonstandard or non-public released software; ⑦ Breakage or damage

caused by force majeure or accident; ⑧ Breakage or damage that could not be attributed

to the product itself. Once met these situations above, you should seek solutions from the

related responsible parties and PiXAPRO assumes no responsibility. The damage caused by

parts, accessories and software that beyond the warranty period or scope is not included in our

maintenance scope. The normal discoloration, abrasion and consumption are not the breakage

within the maintenance scope.

Maintenance and Service Support Information

The warranty period and service types of products are implemented according to the following Product

Maintenance Information:

Circuit Board

Customer sends the

product to

designated site

Customer sends the

product to

designated site

Customer sends the

product to

designated site

Battery

Electrical parts e.g.battery

charger, etc.

Without warranty

Parts

Other

Items

Flash tube, power cord, sync

cable,modeling lamp,lamp body, lamp

cover,lockingdevice, package, etc.

Product

Type Name Maintenance

Period(month)

Warranty

Service Type

PiXAPRO After-sale Service Call +44 (0)121 552 3113

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